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Kirkland Senior Council (Susan Harris-Huether , Former Chair)
Meeting Purpose
To hear updates from local organizations and discuss neighborhood initiatives. Topics Kirkland Seahawkers Booster Club Presenter: Terri Fletcher, President History: Formed in 1976 with the team; the Kirkland chapter was re-established in 2018. Mission: Raise awareness and funds for charities. 2025 Impact: ~$776k donated globally, with ~$35k from the Kirkland chapter. Local Charities: Meow Rescue, Old Dog Haven, Pantry Packs, Safe Parking Program, Children's Hospital. Community Service: Adopted Market Street (Forbes Creek to Central Way) for year-round cleanups. Membership: $15/year ($25/family) → 10% Pro Shop discount, pre-game tailgate access, field pass opportunities. https://www.seahawkers.org/chapters/wa-kirkland/ Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at Moss Bay Hall. 5:00–6:30 PM: Social hour & dinner 6:35 PM: Meeting Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Presenter: Kathryn Straub, Executive Director Mission: Create a sustainable community by advocating for, educating, and promoting local businesses. Funding Model: A 501(c)(6) non-profit funded by memberships and events. Does not receive city tourism funds (TCB), a key funding source for most chambers. Advocacy: Represents business needs to state legislators in Olympia. https://www.kirklandchamber.org/ Upcoming Events: Sustainability Luncheon 2.0: March 10, featuring the COO of TerraPower (Bill Gates' nuclear fusion company). Mayor's State of the City Reception: May 7, Peter Kirk Community Center (free dinner, entertainment). Golf Tournament: July 23 at Echo Falls. Kirkland Parks Board Presenter: Paul Stull, Moss Bay Representative Role: An 8-member advisory board (no decision-making authority) that acts as a liaison between the city and community on parks and recreation. Key Activities: Reviews the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the 6-year Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) plan. Advises on municipal code updates (e.g., lifeguard enforcement at Houghton Park). Peter Kirk Pool: Problem: High demand for swim lessons, especially from non-Kirkland residents. Recommendation: Extend the season by 2–4 weeks (early June → September) to increase lesson capacity. Community Concerns: Waterfront Access: Public access is being lost due to private encroachment and undeveloped city-owned street ends. Tennis Court Removal: The Parks Department conducted the survey that led to the decision to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts. Moss Bay Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) Presenter: Don Winters, Moss Bay Project Coordinator Proposed Project: A marked crosswalk on 7th Ave S at State St. Cost: ~$70,000, primarily for a required streetlight. This high cost is a risk for approval, as the NSP budget is only $350k for 10 city-wide proposals. Transportation Benefit District (TBD): Funding: A $20 annual car tab fee. Impact: The city will install 6 rapid flashing beacons (RFBs) in Moss Bay, including at 2nd Ave S & State St—a project the neighborhood previously proposed. Process Issue: The city's TBD projects are decided internally and announced after the NSP application period, causing neighborhoods to propose projects already in the city's pipeline. Business Spotlight: Baby Shoppe Business: A curated baby boutique (0–5 years) on Central Way, opened in November. Product Mix: Combines giftable clothing with utilitarian items like strollers and feeding supplies. Customer Base: Draws customers from across the region, indicating a market need. https://babyshoppe.us/?srsltid=AfmBOor2A92wIXRHVg6sliH5vIExIBemqpNFiGoV_Pm1pw3KQd1VZFUW Agenda and links:
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